For 1/2 lb angle hair, how much water? So far using a enough to cover the pasta and an inch more does not work at 1100 watts. Tia
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I've never cooked 1/2 pound......I usually do only 1/4 lb and it works great with just enough water to cover
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I don't think you're adding enough water. Also, check pasta after cooking for minimum time and add a minute or two if still not cooked sufficiently. Additionally, let the pasta stay in cooker for a few more minutes before draining.
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My microwave is also 1100 watts. I add a good inch of water to any pasta and cook at 90% power for the time on the box. Then check and most likely add another minute or two for al dente. Recently I cooked 12oz. ziti this way and it worked fine.
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You can make different thicknesses of pasta from 1/16" up to 1/4". The width is around 6", but you can work your dough several times to make long batches, or simply work in small batches. I try to work 6-8 oz. Batches at a time. Depends on the pasta shape I am trying to make. When making ravioli, I roll out real long sheets and start on no. 7 setting. I run through twice on each number, going thinner in size skipping every other no. setting until I get to thickness desired. I usually end on setting 3 for all my pasta, or 2 for spaghetti.
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I had pretty good luck with a power washer at close quarters. 2000 PSI at a couple of inches seems to peel it up. I tried the hair dryer etc. with no good result.
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1800 w is a little surprising. I didn't know microwaves could have that much wattage. it should be used by 900 to 1000 w. Maybe you can cook on a lower grade like 50 or 75 %.
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Hi! What was the amount of vinegar to water that you used please? Thanks so much!!!
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1800 to 1850 I would recommend and "travel " hair dryer to cut back on the wattage. Also make sure you fold out all the fittings before plugging it in. I broke one the first time I used it because I didn't have all the correct plugs out. The second one I had worked great once I figured out what I was doing.
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We ave not attempted that yet, but we have used beads,small pastas,dried beans,but never water. I thinks it would be fine,but have not done it thus far. When we do we will let you know how it went!
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I've been using this for about 2 months and haven't noticed any damage at all. My hair is generally healthy and I do wait until it's about 80% dry before styling though. I start each section on high for about 10 seconds and then switch to the cooler setting for about the same amount of time. I generally have my free hand near the brush as I'm styling and I haven't ever felt that it was getting too hot to touch. As another person mentioned, it styles my hair in loose curls or waves, partially because of the size of the brush and perhaps because it's not as hot. Not for you if you want dramatic curls, imo. Good luck. I've been using this for about 2 months and haven't noticed any damage at all. My hair is generally healthy and I do wait until it's about 80% dry before styling though. I start each section on high for about 10 seconds and then switch to the cooler setting for about the same amount of time. I generally have my free hand near the brush as I'm styling and I haven't ever felt that it was getting too hot to touch. As another person mentioned, it styles my hair in loose curls or waves, partially because of the size of the brush and perhaps because it's not as hot. Not for you if you want... » Read More I've been using this for about 2 months and haven't noticed any damage at all. My hair is generally healthy and I do wait until it's about 80% dry before styling though. I start each section on high for about 10 seconds and then switch to the cooler setting for about the same amount of time. I generally have my free hand near the brush as I'm styling and I haven't ever felt that it was getting too hot to touch. As another person mentioned, it styles my hair in loose curls or waves, partially because of the size of the brush and perhaps because it's not as hot. Not for you if you want dramatic curls, imo. Good luck. « Show Less
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I have thick hair and its curly like Julianne Margolis in her E.R. days - btw I'm Latina (Cuban, Puertorican, and Brazilian) and Japanese mix... I use it on 324 and it's straight with one pass - not bone straight but straight with volume... if I want bone straight I think the temp I use is 384 or something close to that but I rarely wear it bone straight... love that it doesn't burn or pull my hair.. I also use it to curl my hair as well... I've used chi but that burned and pulled my hair on the medium settings
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That a good question! I finally gave up. I tried 3, 3.30, 4 and it burned at 4. I hate the thing and think it was a waste of my money. My microwave is 1100 watts. I never got it to turn out right.
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I frequently use the pot to cook pasta both 1 lb and 1/2 lb, it works great. I have a separate collander to strain the pasta so I don't use the steamer for this particular application.
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I just use a 1 cup that I can level off. Different recipes call for different amounts. I have a set of different sizes. You must measure carefully. Enjoy!
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1800 watts might be the input power (what it draws from the wall). The important number is the output power (what it dumps into the cooking cavity inside), which will be lower. The output power should be on a label or in the manual somewhere.
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From one Grandma to another.. I never even considered cooking pasta in my medium Steamer - with or without the basket. I would worry it would burn and/or melt from sooo long with high heat. I hate the rack. Removing the hot rack always burns my fingers, and gloves would be too bulky to get a good grip on the steamer.I use a 2 qt (mebbe is's only one quart) pyrex glass measuring cup in my microwave to boil water. If you do try it for cooking pasta, pls share your results with me. Good luck!!'
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Sounds like you have a lot of hair. I would go for the bigger one (1.5). It's going to grab more in the bristles with the bigger surface area on the brush, and likely cut down on the amount of time it would take to style. I always find a bigger barrell easier to wield than a smaller one with these dryers, curling irons, etc. My hair is just past shoulders, layered, fairly thick and wavy and this works wonderfully!
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Thank you Amazon customers. I tried less water and it spattered less but still when it did it was very scalding and that was with only about 2" of water. :( I think I need to send it back. To dangerous "especially for the face!"
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I have both the box it came in and the instructions, and there is nothing in regard to the watts oif power. If you are worried about the brush getting real hot while you're using it, I can say I never had it get so hot that I had to stop and let it cool off. It's hot enough to make curls, but not hot enough to burn you.